Indigo is a blue pigment found in the leaves of over 300 species of plants worldwide. However, only a few of these species produce enough pigment for dyeing.
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Making paint from plants is a wonderful way to deepen your connection to the natural world while creating beautiful and unique works of art
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Welcome to my journal on natural dyeing!
Explore the rich world of plant-based dyes, learn about sourcing natural colours, and discover seasonal hues. Whether you're new to dyeing or an experienced enthusiast, join me as we step into the alchemy & beauty of natural dyeing.
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From garden favourites to wild foraged treasures, explore the leaves, flowers, roots, and barks that can transform our fabric into art.
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Discover a curated mix of our readers' favourite tutorials, colour guides, and seasonal dye plants—a collection of articles for anyone exploring the art of natural dyeing.
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Explore step-by-step natural dye tutorials to guide you through creating beautiful, plant-based colours. From dyeing with marigold flowers to making paint from plants, take a look at our natural dye tutorials.
Discover the Magic of Plant Colours: Join Our Plant Dye Workshops in London Upcoming Workshops I am very excited to return to the inspiring studio of Kristin Perers for two days of immersive workshops at ‘The Flower Factory Studio‘. These will be my first natural dye workshops in London since the pandemic and I cannot […]
As spring slowly awakens here in Ireland and the leaves are still unfurling, the landscape is changing. There is a throng of dye sources raising their heads after a spring that was slow to start.
Washing and caring for plant-dyed clothing doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little care & a few tips, you can prolong the life of your plant-dyed clothing for years to come.
The Hawthorn tree, ‘Crataegus monogyna’, grows across North America, Europe, and Asia. Native to Ireland & steeped in folklore, Hawthorn is an incredible source of natural colour.
If you are looking for something creative to do as the weather changes & we move towards the winter equinox, I have a host of autumn natural dye workshops lined up for November & the new year.
As a natural dye plant, you can use the flowers & plant tops with colours ranging from butter, gold & yellow to orange. When modified with alum & iron, you can expect shades of olive-green.
Eco-printing is sometimes called botanical printing, eco-dyeing, bundle-dyeing or steam bundling. Whatever you call it, it is the process of …
Learn how to create vibrant, natural watercolour paints and inks from plants in this easy-to-follow tutorial. With practical steps and a list of accessible materials, you'll turn everyday plants into beautiful, sustainable paints. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and creative minds!
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Three Tips To Improve Your Colours
Find out if you're making these common natural dyeing mistakes and learn about three areas of improvement to save countless hours & improve your colour results!
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